ASL and the FACA
The FACA was created so we wouldn't have to fly with any ASL scabs (is that tautological?) By CX backdooring and putting them at the bottom of the seniority list there is no longer a FACA.
Interesting question...what is a seniority list? It implies that position is dependent on time in CX. So by that interpretation these 'gentlemen', and I use that word generously, will be at SO or FO level. Somehow though my pragmatic view of the world suggests CX will find a way to keep them as Captains and on their bases!
They had their chance to join in 2000. They chose not to as they wanted a quick command ahead of their cx 'peers'. Now they want to join CX and stay in rank - lucky they work for a company that will make their wishes come true!